I’m sure you’ve packed for a trip many times. Even so, you may have questions on how to pack for a mission trip to Nicaragua.
Todd’s Nicaragua Packing List
Updated February 2018
Miscellaneous:
Passport – plus two copies
Drivers license
Medical insurance card
CPAP machine
Bible
Journal/notebook
Pens/pencils
Water bottle
Backpack
Money belt
Flashlight and batteries
Cell phone and charger
Laptop and power cord
Spending money – $100 in small bills
Credit card
Starbucks cards
Dirty clothes bag
Reading glasses – two pairs
Sunglasses
Ziplock bags
Airborne
Headphones
Documents for Pastora
Documents for Christopher
Clothing:
Pants (lightweight) – one pair for every four days
Belt
Short-sleeve button or polo shirts – one for every two days
Dress shirt for church
Tee shirt (not for wearing in public)
Shorts (not for wearing in public)
Swimsuit
Socks – one pair per day
Underwear – one pair per day
Comfortable, sturdy shoes
Flip-flops for shower and pool
Hat
Toiletries:
Soap
Shampoo
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Razor and shaving cream
Deodorant
Sunscreen
Neosporin
Bandaids
Blistex
Prescription meds in original bottles
Kleenex
Baby powder
Scissors – only in a checked bag
Swiss army knife – only in a checked bag
Q tips
Dental floss
Nivea
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Toiletries:
Body wash, sponge
Shampoo
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Deodorant
Razor, shaving cream
Bug repellent with DEET
Anti-itch for bug bites
Neosporin
Fingernail clipper
Scissors – small can go on plane
Suitcase:
Photocopy of passport
Toiletry bag: Q-tips, Bandaids, toothbrush
Prescription meds in original bottles
Vitamins/Fish oil
Facial wipes
Airborne
Pants
Shirts
Skirts
Tennis shoes – wear onto plane
Flip flops
Pajamas
Church outfit(s)
Socks, underwear, bras
Swimsuit
Ziplock bags
Card/photo for teacher/student?
Sharpies
Towel for face
Bible, notebook/journal
Flashlight and extra batteries
Cards/games
Hangers – if room
Backpack or computer bag:
Money belt/shoulder purse
Passport
Team cash (leader only)
Credit card (leader only)
Cell phone, charger, battery backup
Spending money – $100 small/clean bills
Team notebook (leader only)
Calculator
Nicaragua money – left over from other trip
Reading material
Reading glasses
Reading light
Pens/pencils
Family photos
Camera, memory cards, batteries, charger
Hand sanitizer
Bathroom wipes
First Aid kit
Blistex
Kleenex
Snacks for plane
Computer/charger
Spanish book/Word sheets?
Pillow for plane